Polkadot adopts "Hard Pressure": 2.1B DOT cap, issuance cuts from March 14, 2026

Polkadot approved the "Hard Pressure" economic proposal, setting a 2.1 billion DOT supply cap and introducing biennial issuance reductions effective March 14, 2026. The framework includes a 13.14% issuance cut every two years and targets a 3.11% annual inflation rate, with 1.89 million DOT cast in support.